Google Duo’s web-based client has received an upgrade in the maximum number of participants permitted in a group video call. According to an official announcement on Twitter by a company representative, it now accommodates up to 32 individuals in a group video call. This enhancement follows Google’s recent revelation that it would introduce group call functionality to the web version, along with a Family mode, which is now starting to roll out on the latest Chrome version.
A tweet from Senior Director of Product and Design, Sanaz Ahari Lemelson, confirms that Google Duo’s web version now supports up to 32 participants in a single video call. It also mentions that this update is gradually becoming available with the latest Chrome Web browser. A screenshot posted by Lemelson displays 19 participants on one screen during a group video call.
Gadgets 360 has confirmed this feature on Chrome version 83.0.4103.106.
To initiate a group video call on the web-based version of Duo, visit duo.google.com. You will find your contacts there, along with a “Create Group” button on the left. Clicking on this button will provide you with a shareable link and an “Add People” option. By selecting “Add People,” you can search for and add up to 31 contacts to create a group and commence a group video call. It’s important to note that group video calling on the web version of Duo is exclusively available on Chrome.
As a reminder, in early May, Google announced its plan to introduce group video calling to the web version of Duo, along with a new Family mode. Now, the participant limit for group calls has been raised to 32, a welcome feature during a time when people rely on video calls for communication. Google’s video calling services, Duo and Meet, compete with Zoom, Skype, and others that offer support for higher participant limits.
